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Fig. 2 Subframe shape (top view)

Front Aluminum Subframe of High Level Vacuum Die-casting

This article introduces the paper “Front Aluminum Subframe of High Level Vacuum Die-casting,” published in Transactions of KSAE, Vol. 20, No. 4, pp.52-59 (2012). This paper details the development of an aluminum subframe using high level vacuum die casting to reduce weight and enhance performance compared to traditional steel subframes. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background:

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Figure 1. Developed hollow aluminum subframe

Development of Aluminium Hollow Subframe Using High-Pressure Die Casting

This article introduces the paper “Development of Aluminium Hollow Subframe Using High-Pressure Die Casting”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by [Akihiko Asami, Tomoyuki

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Fig 1. Microstructure alloy MCMgAl6Zn1: a) without heat treatment – 0, b) after heat treatment – 2, c) after heat treatment – 3, d) after heat treatment – 4

Heat Treatment Impact on the Structure of Die-Cast Magnesium Alloys

This article introduces the paper “Heat treatment impact on the structure of die-cast magnesium alloys” published in the Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering in 2007. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Major Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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Fig. 1: Illustration of engine block with 6 ingates and the vacuum channels.

Correlation Between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Diecast Engine Blocks

This article introduces the paper “Correlation Between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Diecast Engine Blocks” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: [1] Colás, R., A. Rodríguez, J. Talamantes, and S. Valtierra. Solidification

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Fig. 4 Operations for forging control arm a bending, b flattening, and c forging. (Color figure online)

Magnesium 2021: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications

This article introduces the paper “Magnesium 2021: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Findings: Fig. 1 Schematic diagram of thermic reduction equipment. (Color figure online) 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up

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Fig. 3: Application of Mg alloys center console frame in automobile: (a) Porsche [6]; (b) Volvo; (c) Hongqi

Thin-walled and large-sized magnesium alloy die castings for passenger car cockpit: Application, materials, and manufacture

This article introduces the paper “Thin-walled and large-sized magnesium alloy die castings for passenger car cockpit: Application, materials, and manufacture”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on

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Figure 5 Aluminum wiring in automotive vehicles: a time line of application of aluminum in automotive wiring, reproduced from [53]; b high-strength aluminum alloy wire installed in the engine harness, reproduced from [57]; c die-cast aluminum coil for motor winding with seven turns and a conductor height of approx. 1.5 mm along with d coil arrangement, reproduced from [264]; e hairpin motor using aluminum V-cat windings, reproduced from [59]; f insulated and bare AA1350 aluminum of 7 AWG square tested for hairpin winding of electric motors and copper wire for comparison along with stress vs strain elongation curves, reproduced from [11].

Aluminum alloys for electrical engineering: a review

This article introduces the paper “Aluminum alloys for electrical engineering: a review”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: High-performance conductors are essential for economically and environmentally sustainable electricity transfer in modern infrastructure, manufacturing, and transportation, including electric vehicles. While copper has been the traditional conductor of choice, aluminum offers significant advantages in terms of cost and

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Figure 59: HX Prototype 10-E2: (Top) Tube bundle; (Middle) Header after casting; (Bottom) Cut header with tube ends showing.

Design and Manufacturing of High Performance, Reduced Charge Heat Exchangers

This article introduces the paper “Design and Manufacturing of High Performance, Reduced Charge Heat Exchangers”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems consume a significant portion of residential and commercial building energy. Reducing refrigerant charge to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is a crucial objective. Traditional heat exchangers (HXs) using round tubes

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Fig. 6. Pit-tail test result of HPDC MRI 260D tensile bar (as-cast).

Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications

This article introduces the paper “Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications”. Gerry GangWangJ.P.WeilerMeridian Lightweight Technologies, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4H6, Canada Abstract The use of magnesium alloy high pressure die cast (HPDC) components for structural applications, especially in the automotive and transportation industries, where weight reduction is of a great concern, is

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Influence of introducing Zr, Ti, Nb and Ce elements on externally solidified crystals and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-casting Al–Si alloy

Influence of introducing Zr, Ti, Nb and Ce elements on externally solidified crystals and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-casting Al–Si alloy

This article introduces the paper “Influence of introducing Zr, Ti, Nb and Ce elements on externally solidified crystals and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-casting Al–Si alloy”. Keywords : aluminium alloy high Abstract High pressure die casting (HPDC) AlSi10MnMg alloy castings are widely used in the automobile industry. Mg can optimize the mechanical properties of castings

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